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DY03 EJF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,838 mi
Last recorded81,838 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 EJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,838 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 79,078 miles

n/s o/s headlamp aim detiorated

Fail 23 Mar 2015 79,078 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s o/s headlamp aim detiorated

Pass 21 Mar 2014 77,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside steering rack gaiter wet

Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 69,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,254 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,870 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 62,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,744 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 56,744 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,829 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 50,829 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,172 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 44,172 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,476 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,820 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 28,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DY03 EJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY03 EJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY03 EJF registered?

DY03 EJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DY03 EJF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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